'If anybody tries to enter this constructing ... everybody will die': Officers negotiating with man holding hostages at Texas synagogue
- A Texas man is reportedly holding hostages in a synagogue and a SWAT crew has been deployed
- The suspect claims his sister is Aafia Siddiqui, who was convicted in New York for attempting to kill US navy personnel, in response to an ABC Information report
- The unknown assailant took the hostages at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville throughout non secular companies round 11:30am CST
- Earlier than the livestream minimize off, the unknown assailant may be heard saying, 'I'll die. Do not cry about me'
A person claiming to be the brother of a convicted terrorist stormed a Texas synagogue on the Sabbath and is holding hostages, telling a SWAT crew, 'If anybody tries to enter this constructing, I'm telling you... everybody will die.'
The unknown assailant took the hostages at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville throughout non secular companies round 11.30am, which had been being live-streamed.
The live-stream minimize off shortly earlier than 2pm native time.
Earlier than the livestream minimize off, the unknown assailant may be heard saying, 'I'll die. Do not cry about me'
'Are you listening? I'm going to die,' he repeated again and again.
The suspect claims his sister is Aafia Siddiqui, who was convicted in New York for attempting to kill US navy personnel, in response to Aaron Katersky of ABC Information.
The person is holding the rabbi and three different folks hostage, Katersky mentioned.
Colleyville, Texas, police are conducting SWAT operations and locals are being advised to evacuate the world. State police are additionally helping the scene as authorities arrange by a close-by center faculty, in response to WFAA. The varsity is across the nook from the synagogue.
The live-stream minimize off shortly earlier than 2pm native time, the place the person may be heard saying: 'I'll die.'
In accordance with Star-Telegram reporter Jessika Harkay, he was overheard saying: 'I'll die, are you listening? I'll die doing this alright? Are you listening? I'll die. Do not cry about me.' It's unclear who he was saying this too.
He reportedly additionally ranted about faith in between saying that he is 'going to die,' in addition to made obscure references to weapons and ammunition.
It's unknown if there are any accidents or fatalities at this second.
Social media customers have been providing prayers for Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, however his situation and placement is unknown.
This can be a creating story, examine again for updates.
